PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
- Be a practicing engineer contributing to the development of Petroleum Engineering while demonstrating professionalism.
- Pursue engineering innovation via career advancement opportunities and/or advanced studies in Petroleum Engineering.
Petroleum engineers travel to where petroleum reservoirs are known to exist. They define and develop the reservoirs, and produce oil and gas with maximum profitable recovery. Petroleum engineering allows one to specialise in several different oil & gas specialties, each with its own unique challenges and rewards. The careers and job activity areas are as a:
- Drilling engineer, working with geologists and contractors in designing and supervising drilling operations.
- Production engineer, developing processes and equipment to optimise oil and gas production.
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- Reservoir engineer helpS determine ideal recovery processes, estimate the number of wells that can be economically drilled, and simulate future performance using sophisticated computer models.
- Manager, an entrepreneur, economist, or environmental/safety specialist.
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PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
The students, upon completion of their study, should attain the following outcomes:
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Ability to gain and apply principles of Mathematics, Science and Engineering to the solutions of complex engineering problems.
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PLO2
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Ability to undertake complex engineering problem analysis and apply engineering principles to solve them.
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PLO3
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Ability to design innovative solutions for complex engineering problems.
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Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques.
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Ability to select and use suitable tools and techniques for complex engineering problems.
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Ability to engage in professional engineering practice for safety, health, social, cultural and legal responsibilities in developing solutions for complex engineering problems.
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Ability to comprehend and demonstrate good practices of engineering in sustainable development and environmental considerations for the solutions of complex engineering problems.
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Ability to execute the responsibilities of an Engineer professionally and ethically.
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Ability to function effectively as a team leader or a member in a team within multi-disciplinary settings.
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Ability to communicate effectively and professionally on complex engineering activities.
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Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurship skills, engineering project management and economic decision making in multidisciplinary environments.
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Ability to recognise the need for, and be able to engage in independent and life-long learning towards continuous professional development.
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PROGRAMME OUTLINE
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
- High quality undergraduate engineering education that combines petroleum, gas and exploration engineering to cater for the ever-demanding oil and gas industry.
- The ability to apply engineering principles to the design, development and operation of systems for locating, extracting, processing and refining crude petroleum and natural gas, including mining and drilling systems, processing and refining systems and facilities, storage facilities, transportation systems, and related environmental and safety systems.
Students will understand the basic principles of engineering in the areas of Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Geology, Engineering Materials etc. Other modules aim to provide the basic academic skills required to meet the demands of employers, as well as thorough grounding in principles of IT and entrepreneurship. Important and relevant skills for managing activities and for their own independent learning are also introduced.
COMMON MODULES
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- Engineering Materials
- Programming with Python
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Introduction to C Programming
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- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Engineering Statics and Dynamics
- Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
- Engineering Design
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SPECIALISED MODULES
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- Fundamental of Petroleum Engineering
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Here, students start specialising in modules that develop the necessary underlying knowledge and skills in Petroleum Engineering with modules such as Rocks & Fluid Properties, Formation Evaluation & Well Logging etc. Other modules such as Introduction to Engineering Software and Applications is used to provide better understanding of software skills.
COMMON MODULES
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- Engineering Mathematics 3
- Engineering Software & Applications
- Innovation Process
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- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
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SPECIALISED MODULES
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- Elements of Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties
- Safety in Oil and Gas Engineering
- Fluid Flow in Porous Media
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- Petroleum Geochemisty
- Formation Evaluation and Well Logging
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Specialised knowledge and skills in the areas of Reservoir Simulation, Drilling Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Well Design & Completion, Production Engineering, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Well Testing and Gas Engineering are the critical focus of this level. There is further development of the ability to apply relevant engineering skills with strong critical thinking and analysis. Independent learning continues in all modules.
COMMON MODULES
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- Engineering Mathematics 4
- Engineering Project Management
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SPECIALISED MODULES
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- Reservoir Simulation
- Production Engineering
- Reservoir Engineering
- Well Testing
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- Gas Engineering
- Enhanced Oil Recovery
- Well Engineering
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IN THE 2ND SEMESTER OF YEAR 3 MINOR/EXTENSION PATHWAY (CHOOSE 1)
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- Choose 1 module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation from the module selected in Year 3 Semester 2 as described in the Table below.
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Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
The final year Engineering modules provide the necessary industry application and technological skills which become very useful for employment upon graduation. Students’ personal and professional development, technical capability and understanding of how to innovate, generate and manage the creation of new ideas will be enhanced via Engineering Projects.
COMMON MODULES
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- Project Phase 1 (Investigation)
- Project Phase 2 (Implementation)
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SPECIALISED MODULES
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- Field Development Project 1
- Field Development Project 2
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MINOR/EXTENSION PATHWAY (CONTINUATION)
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- Choose 1 module from Minor Pathway OR Extension Pathway as a continuation from the module selected in Year 3 Semester 2 as described in the Table below.
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PETROLEUM ENGINEERING MINOR/EXTENSION PATHWAYS
Future Proof Engineers for the Real World
In APU, employment and it’s continual sustainability is of paramount importance to us. The range of minor and extensions offered to all students within the School of Engineering will craft a formidable way forward for the young aspiring engineers of tomorrow. These options allow students to embark on a journey of exploration either within the engineering fraternity by extending into greater depth (extensions) niche knowledge, skills and attributes required for the practice of contemporary engineering or explore wider options (minor) that are pivotal in the fundamental proliferation of the engineering profession as a while when coupled with other current multidisciplinary fields of expertise. Successful completion of either pathways future proof the students allowing them to embark on a journey of rewarding careers within an engineering discipline of their choice.
Minor Pathway – Gain breadth of knowledge by taking 3 set modules outside of a particular major field of study. There are minor packages available undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2 Year 4 Semester 1 and Year 4 Semester 2.
MINOR PATHWAY
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NAME OF MINOR
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Year 3 Semester 2
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Year 4 Semester 1
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Year 4 Semester 2
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loT
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Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics
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Internet of Things:
Concepts and Applications
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Emergent Technology
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FinTech
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FinTech Governance, Risk Management & Compliance
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Digital Finance
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Robo Advisor
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Digital Transformation
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Digital Execution
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Digital Strategy & Analytics
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Emergent Technology
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Data Analytics
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Knowledge Discovery and Big Data Analytics
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Behavioral Science and
Marketing Analytics
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Optimization & Deep
Learning
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Artificial Intelligence
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Machine Vision Intelligence
(MVI)
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Text Analysis & Sentiment
Analysis
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Emergent Technology
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Digital Age Psychology
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Industrial & Organizational
Psychology
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Cyberpsychology
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Human Factors
Psychology
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Extension Pathway – Expand depth of knowledge by taking three (3) set modules in a specific area within a certain field of study. There are extensions available undertaken from Year 3 Semester 2, Year 4 Semester 1 and Year 4 Semester 2.
EXTENSION PATHWAY
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NAME OF EXTENSION
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Year 3 Semester 2
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Year 4 Semester 1
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Year 4 Semester 2
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Smart Drones
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Robotic Technology
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Robot Operating Systems
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Drone Technology
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Smart Manufacturing
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Robotic Technology
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Robot Operating Systems
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Product Creation Technology
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Intelligent Design and Manufacturing Technologies
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Machine Vision Intelligence
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CAD/CAM
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Product Creation Technology
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Drilling Technology
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Drilling Fluids & Hydraulics
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Directional Drilling & Surveying
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Well Control
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- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
- Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
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- Workplace Professional Skills
- Integrity and Anti-corruption
- Co-Curriculum
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